Stylish Cocktails: A Perfect Day Dress + Lemon Bubbly.

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by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

You know certain outfits and cocktails seem to go hand-in-hand? (Think body-con LBD with a dirty martini, or a glass of champagne and a sequined skirt.)

The team at Gracie B. thought so, too. They rounded up a few bloggers and asked us to choose an item from their new spring inventory and match it with a cocktail. Fashion and adult beverages? Yes and yes, count me in.

I chose to style the super versatile Drawstring Day Dress. Total wardrobe workhorse. A lovely dove gray neutral color can be paired with almost anything (read: appropriate for every season, just layer up or strip off). The style is a flattering faux wrap dress that is easy and timeless (and if it’s good enough for Diane von Furstenberg, it’s good enough for me).

I loved this piece so much, I pulled the trigger and bought it.

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Gracie B. Drawstring Day Dress and my Lemon Bubbly cocktail (recipe below).
This dress says “girl on the go” to me; it’s worn by a girl who knows the pieces in her closet need to be as flexible as her schedule. This means the dress should be able to work just as well for Sunday morning brunch as it does for the office. I styled it with a slouchy black blazer, simple leggings, and black and white brogues. Classic, effortless, and no-fuss.
So what cocktail goes well with a no-fuss, city-chic outfit? I hunted around for something easy + fresh, just like the dress: a lemon prosecco cocktail I’ve dubbed Lemon Bubbly. Ingredients (per glass):
  • 1 cup of prosecco
  • 1 shot of vodka
  • 1 spoonful of lemon sorbet
  • A few mint leaves for garnish and flavor
The finished product is light and refreshing– definitely going on my drink menu in heavy rotation come spring and summer.
Inspired to shop the Gracie B. boutique as much as I was? You’re in luck: as part of the Stylish Cocktails series, the boutique is offering 21% off the dress I’m wearing above. (Use coupon code: StylishCocktails.) The discount runs through February 28th.
Gracie B. is also hosting a fun giveaway through February 28th, with the chance to win a pack worth over $140– including a $75 gift certificate to Gracie B.!

gracie b. stylish cocktails prize pack giveawayReady to enter? Go!

Check out what my fellow bartenders Erin, Kaylin, and Nikki came up with. Alissa, April, Bree, and Kimberly are all on deck after yours truly to style their cocktails. And a big thanks to Danielle and Gracie B. for rounding us all up for this fun post.

Linking up today with Vodka Infused Lemonade, All Things Pretty, Stylin in St. Louis, Glitz and Gold, Perfectly Coutured, VMG206, and Style Elixir.

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  3. Wow, what a cool idea!
    This dress is really great, Ashley, I can see why you picked it- so many things you can do with it!

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    1. I’m wearing this dress now with winter neutrals + layers, but will really strip it down and wear it with just sandals come spring and summer. 🙂

  16. This cocktail looks SO good! I love lemon sorbet, so I know I’ll love this!

    Great look, Ashley! The dress is so cute and I love how you’ve worn it with those fun shoes!

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  20. What a pretty dress! I have never heard of Gracie B, but what a cool way to bring a bunch of bloggers together and get creative! Love it!

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  21. These brogues are so cute, I just might have to buy them!
    I love the dress- you styled it really well.
    The drink sounds like a winner! I love sorbet and lemon and bubbly would be REALLY good!

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  25. I really love how you’re able to take a plain (but classic) dress like this and make it cooler- you have a knack for this! 🙂

    _K

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  27. Your cocktail recipe sounds delicious, love how you styled the dress and every time you wear those shoes, I fall more in love with them!!

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